Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Watson the Supercomputer; Another American who doesn't know Canada

Watson the Supercomputer super-goofed up on the Final Jeopardy, answering a question about a US city with 2 airports named after World War Two heroes, Watson replied:

What is Toronto?

(Correct Answer: Chicago)


Alex Trebek and the audience gasped in disbelief at the faux pas. In an interview with CNN after the show, Watson was reminded that he almost won a lot of money for charity. The supercomputer had a quip ready:

Watson it for me?

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